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A direct and practical guide that talks parents through the complexities of caring for their children as families come apart, and helps them find new ways to do the best possible job as parents, going forward.

Perri Klass, MD, FAAP, author of Quirky Kids: Understanding and Supporting Your Child With Developmental Differences; professor of journalism and pediatrics, New York University

Two experts draw on their professional and personal experiences in this wise, comprehensive, and essential guide for divorced parents. Do yourself and your children a favor and keep this book handy. You will return to it often for its immensely practical advice and spot-on tips for parents from the beginning of separation through remarriage and beyond. Solid gold!

Dr. Richard A. Warshak, author of Divorce Poison: How to Protect Your Family from Bad-mouthing and Brainwashing; past clinical professor of psychiatry, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

This book is a must-read for any parent going through separation and divorce. The authors provide real-world examples giving concrete, useful advice to parents that is based on their years of professional experience.

Lauren Rosen Crosby, MD, FAAP, pediatric and adolescent medicine, Beverly Hills, CA; TV news medical expert

I think this book should be a court-ordered read for all separating families.

Sheila Ballin, Esq, family law facilitator, director of family court services, and family law manager, San Joaquin County Superior Court (retired); former adjunct family law professor, Humphreys College School of Law

Co-parenting Through Separation and Divorce is dedicated to all the bonusfamilies out therefamilies who have adopted the philosophy of good ex-etiquette, or good behavior after divorce or separation; understand that using the term bonus as a prefix is a compliment to their loved one; and continue to put their own issues aside in the best interest of their children.